(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 3) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity Context Over 30 civil society organizations have urged the Union government to refrain from weakening the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. Analysis of the news: The concern arises from an amendment passed in 2023 that limits the disclosure…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 15) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context Elon Musk-owned X (formerly Twitter) has contested the Indian government’s application of Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, arguing that it bypasses the procedural safeguards outlined in Section 69A, which specifically governs content blocking. The legal battle,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice –Health Context Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge in India, with gender inequalities affecting women’s access to diagnosis, treatment, and social support. The government has set a target to eliminate TB by 2025, but financial barriers, stigma,…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS2 – Indian Polity – Judiciary, GS2 – Social Justice Context The Supreme Court of India has questioned the legality of “habitual offender” laws, calling them “constitutionally suspect.” It noted that these laws have been used to target denotified tribes. Current Status of…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 18) Topic: GS3 – Infrastructure Context India’s aggressive push for renewable energy, especially over the last decade, has led to grid instability due to the lack of adequate energy storage systems. The slowdown in thermal power expansion has further weakened grid resilience, making power shortages more…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 7) Topic: GS1 – Geography Context India is eagerly awaiting the summer monsoon forecast for 2025, which is crucial for agriculture and water supply. The forecast also raises concerns about whether 2025-2026 will be an El Niño or a La Niña year. Unexpected Sea Surface…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 10) Topic: GS3 – Internal Security Context Two Chinese UAVs were seen near Okinawa, prompting Japan to respond. However, UAVs are usually seen as less threatening than fighter jets due to their unmanned nature and limited combat capabilities. Why Are UAVs Seen as Less of…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Express Network, Page – 13) Topic: GS2 – Polity Context The Rajasthan government introduced the Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation) Bill to curb student suicides and regulate the functioning of coaching centres. Analysis of the news: Objective and Purpose The Bill aims to address the increasing commercialization of…
(Source – Indian Express, Section – Explained, Page – 15) Topic: GS3 – Environment Context Kerala witnessed protests against the Centre’s plan for offshore mining off its coast, citing threats to fisheries and marine ecosystems. Analysis of the news: Background and Legislative Context The protests in Kerala stem from the Centre’s decision to allow private…
(Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 11) Topic: GS2 – Int Context A new study examines women’s increasing voter turnout in India. It explores their political agency, influencing factors, and evolving electoral engagement patterns. Paradox of Women’s Political Engagement India has had influential women leaders, yet overall political participation among women…
